Trustees’ annual report for the period 31 DECEMBER 2024
From: 1 JANUARY 2023 To: 31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity name: GRACE GOSPEL CHURCH LEEDS UK
Charity registration number: 1162497
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the schedule contained in the constitution in Leeds and in such parts of the UK and the world as the trustees think fit. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
• The core activities of the church are centred around the sharing of the Gospel message which takes place through fellowship, prayer, bible study and regular worship. • Provision of spiritual help and encouragement, especially but not exclusively to the Ethiopian and Eritrean people. • Efforts are also made to meet the practical needs of others, often asylum seekers, particularly by providing transport, food and clothes where needed. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and are satisfied that the activities of the charity satisfy the requirement for public benefit and are consistent with the objects of the charity. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are essential for the operation and activities of the church and charity. It is difficult to quantify their contribution, but without their input the work of the charity would not be possible. |
| Other |
Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | These are some the activities and achievements of the church during the reporting period: • Conducted regular worship meetings at church with excellent attendance • Bible study programmes though the week in different areas of Leeds • Organised Prayer and fasting sessions through the year • Organised conferences by inviting guest speakers to empower and share God’s love and grace with the church and the wider community • Children Ministry – serves children according to their age groups • Pastoral care and counselling • Organised Baptism services • Training programs to equip the church members • Outreach and evangelism |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set
Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income during the year of £45,509 (2023: £36,701) Expenditure during the year £41,031 (2023: £39,752) Surplus for the year £4,478 (Deficit 2023: £3,638) |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The aim of the charity is to operate with at least one month’s reserves in hand. The reserves at the end of the period were £5,065 (2023: £587) |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5,065 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Tithes and offerings Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.46 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity
Other
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Constitution whose voting members are charity trustees |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by existing Trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Grace Gospel Church Leeds UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1162497 |
| Charity’s principal address | Moortown Baptist Church |
2014 King Lane Leeds LS17 6AA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Rev Terefe Tadesse Teklemariam |
Chairperson | |||
| Pastor Ashanafi Tezera Mekuria |
Secretary | |||
| Evangelist Berhanu Mergia Damote |
Member | |||
| Mrs Denenesh Gossaye Rufa |
Member | |||
| Mrs Bizunesh Kebede |
Member | |||
| Mrs Firehiwot Alemayehu |
Treasurer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
| Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
| gned on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors | e charity’s trustees/directors | e charity’s trustees/directors | |||
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| Signature(s)Revd Terefe Tadesse Teklemariam Mrs Firehiwot Alemayehu Full name(s)Revd Terefe Tadesse Teklemariam Mrs Firehiwot Alemayehu Position (for example Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair Treasurer Date18/09/2025 |
Revd Terefe Tadesse Teklemariam |
Mrs Firehiwot Alemayehu | |||
| Mrs Firehiwot Alemayehu | |||||
| Chair | Treasurer | ||||
| 18/09/2025 |
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| Recei | and | nts accounts | CC16a | |||
| Forthe period from |
41t41t2024 | To | 31 12t2A24 | |||
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | ||
| to thenearest € |
tothe nearest€ | tothe nearest€ | tothe nearest€ | to the nearest€ | ||
| A1Receipts | ||||||
| TITHES AND OFFERINGS | 41,A54 | 41,054 | 29,863 | |||
| GIFTS FROI\, CHURCHES | 1,938 | 1.938 | 2,167 | |||
| GIFTAID | 2,517 | 2,517 | 2.484 | |||
| RENTALINCOfi/E | 2,187 | |||||
| Sub fofaf(Gross incomefor AR) |
45,s09 | 45,509 | 36,701 | |||
| A2Asset and investment | ||||||
| sales,(seetable). | ||||||
| nla | ||||||
| Total receipts | 45,509 | +s,sosI |
36,701 | |||
| A3 | ||||||
| CHURCHANDOFFICERENT | 6,773 | 6,773 | 9,813 | |||
| GIFTSANDIV1INISTRYTO NEEDY | 674 | 674 | 4,127 | |||
| OFFICE EXPENSES | 765 | 765 | 1,187 | |||
| TRAVEL EXPENSES | 3,436 | |||||
| ACCOIJNTANCYAND PAYROI.L | 1,046 | 1,046 | 1,421 | |||
| CQNFERENCEAND ADVERTISING | ||||||
| 3,226 | 3,226 | |||||
| CHURCH ITEMS | 1,062 | 1,062 | 1,963 | |||
| SALARIESANDPENSIONS | 17,874 | 17,874 | 1 | 7,805 | ||
| HUNSLET BAPTISTCHURCH | ||||||
| RENOVATION | 6,377 | 6,377 | ||||
| INSURANCE | 679 | 679 | ||||
| COSTS OFCHARITABLE | ||||||
| ACTIVITIES | 2,554 | 2,554 | ||||
| Subtotal | 41,431 | 41,031 | 39,752 | |||
| A4Asset and investment | ||||||
| purchases,(seetable) | ||||||
| Subtotal | ||||||
| Totalpayments | 41,031 | 41,031 | lrel | |||
| Netofreceipts/(payments) | 4,478 | 4,478 | 3,051 | |||
| A5Transfersbetweenfunds | ||||||
| A5 Cashfundslastyear end | 587 | 5A7 | 3,638 | |||
| Cashfundsthisyear end | 5,065 | 5,065 | 587 |
GRACE GOSPEL CHURCH LEEDS UK
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Grace Gospel Church Leeds UK For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
1) Which gives me reasonable cause to be believe that, in any material respects, the requirements
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a) To keep accounting records in accordance with S130 of the 2011 Act; and
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b) To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Mebrahtom Kidane MAAT
DAS FINANCIALS Member of AAT Suite 4 Unity Business Centre 26 Roundhay Road Leeds LS7 1AB
Date: 18 September 2025